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Shadows of Eternity is legendary author Gregory Benford’s return to interstellar science fiction as a discovery within the SETI library on the moon turns out to be deadly.Shadows of Eternity is a novel set two centuries from now. Humanity has established a SETI library on the moon to decipher and interpret the many messages from alien societies we have discovered. The most intriguing messages are from complete artificial intelligences. Ruth, a beginner Librarian, must talk to alien minds—who have aggressive agendas of their own. She opens doors into strangeness beyond imagination—and in her quest for understanding nearly gets killed doing it. Gregory Benford is one of science fiction’s iconic writers, having been nominated for four Hugo Awards and twelve Nebula Awards. Shadows of Eternity marks Gregory Benford’s return to the sweeping galactic science fiction that readers have been waiting for.

Glorious continues the hard science fiction Bowl of Heaven series from multi-award-winning authors Gregory Benford and Larry Niven... Audacious astronauts encounter bizarre, sometimes deadly life forms, and strange, exotic, cosmic phenomena, including miniature black holes, dense fields of interstellar plasma, powerful gravity-emitters, and spectacularly massive space-based, alien-built labyrinths. Tasked with exploring this brave, new, highly dangerous world, they must also deal with their own personal triumphs and conflicts.

In this thematic sequel to Gregory Benford’s award-winning bestseller Timescape, a history professor finds that he is able travel back to 1968, the year he was sixteen—here, he finds a slew of mentors with the same ability, including Robert Heinlein, Albert Einstein, and Philip K. Dick and becomes a successful Hollywood screenwriter until some wicked time travelers try to subvert him. It’s 2002, and Charlie, in his late forties, is a bit of a sad-sack professor of history going through an unpleasant divorce. While flipping the cassette of an audiobook he gets into a car accident with a truck, and wakes up, fully aware as his adult mind, in his sixteen-year-old body in 1968. Charlie does the thing we all imagine: he takes what he remembers of the future and uses it for himself in his present, the past. He becomes a screenwriter, anticipating the careers of Francis Ford Coppola and Steven Spielberg, and then, in a 1980s life of excess, he dies, and wakes up again in his bedroom at sixteen in 1968. Charlie realizes things he didn’t see the first time: that there are others like him, like Albert Einstein, Philip K. Dick, Robert Heinlein. In fact, there is a society of folks who loop through time to change the world for their agenda. Now, Charlie knows he has to do something other than be self-indulgent and he tries to change one of the events of 1968 in this clever thriller.

Set in a future where Earth is struggling with overpopulation and resource depletion, the story follows a young girl raised on Mars who embodies the hope of a new generation. As she navigates her identity and the complexities of her Martian upbringing, themes of survival, environmental concerns, and the quest for belonging emerge. The narrative delves into the contrasts between life on Mars and Earth, exploring the implications of colonization and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.

This anthology showcases a diverse collection of science fiction and fantasy stories, featuring both established and emerging writers. Each issue presents imaginative narratives that explore complex themes, innovative concepts, and unique worlds. Readers can expect a blend of thought-provoking plots and captivating characters, making it a must-read for genre enthusiasts seeking fresh perspectives and creative storytelling.

When a landing party is sent to find out why the Shipstar is on the same trajectory as a human party half of the group is caputured, the other half must go on the run from the bizarre inhabitants. The free group must find a way off the object and back to their vessel.

Gregory Benford is a Professor of Plasma Physics and Astrophysics, expertise he turns to great effect in his widescreen hard SF epics. Best known for the NEBULA AWARD-winning TIMESCAPE he has written in some of SF's greatest playgrounds, penning a sequel to Sir Arthur C. Clarke's great novella AGAINST THE FALL OF NIGHT, and contributing an authorised sequel to Isaac Asimov's Foundation books. This omnibus collects three of his best works: ARTIFACT, COSM and EATER.

KontaktaufnahmeDie SunSeeker befindet sich auf der größten Mission in der Geschichte der Menschheit: Erstmals verlässt ein Expeditionsteam unser Sonnensystem, um die Weiten des Universums zu erforschen. Doch auf dem Weg zu den Sternen stößt die Besatzung der SunSeeker auf einen künstlichen Stern, der um ein Vielfaches größer als die Erde ist – und außerdem bewohnt! Das Team macht sich auf, das gigantische Objekt zu erkunden, und stößt dabei auf Geheimnisse, die die Rolle der Menschheit im Universum grundlegend infrage stellen.

Der erste Griff nach den SternenDie Zukunft. Erstmals seit Menschengedenken soll ein Raumschiff unser Sonnensystem verlassen und einen benachbarten Stern erforschen. Doch im interstellaren Raum macht die Crew der SunSeeker eine unglaubliche Entdeckung: Ein künstliches, schalenförmiges Objekt mit einem eigenen Stern in der Mitte bewegt sich ebenfalls auf ihr Ziel zu – und es ist bewohnt! Ein Erkundungstrupp wird ausgeschickt, und was den Menschen dort begegnet, verändert den Blick auf alles, was man bislang über das Universum zu wissen glaubte …